Versant Media GroupFRA:X06 +1.29%28 Gross Margin % is 51.48% as of Dec. 2025, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 57.12. GuruFocus rates FRA:X06 with a GF Score™ of 28/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 946 Media - Diversified companies, Versant Media Group ranks better than 71.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Versant Media Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:X06'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 56.09 Med: 57.12 Max: 59.65
Current: 56.09
During the past 4 years, the highestGross Margin % of Versant Media Group was 59.65%. The lowest was 56.09%. And the median was 57.12%.
FRA:X06's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 71.56% of 946
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.91
vs FRA:X06: 56.09
Versant Media Group had a gross margin of 51.48% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Versant Media Group was 0.00% per year.
Versant Media Group (FRA:X06) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Versant Media Group had a gross margin of 51.48% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Versant Media Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Versant Media Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Versant Media Group's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Versant Media Group Gross Margin % Chart
Versant Media Group Annual Data
Trend
Dec22
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
Gross Margin %
59.65
57.63
56.61
56.09
Versant Media Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec23
Jun24
Dec24
Jun25
Dec25
Gross Margin %
0.00
60.41
52.61
60.50
51.48
FRA:X06 vs LION, SPHR, MANU: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Versant Media Group's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Versant Media Group Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Versant Media Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Versant Media Group's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Versant Media Group (FRA:X06) has a Gross Margin % of 51.48% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Versant Media Group and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 57.12. Over the past decade, Versant Media Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 56.09 to 59.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Versant Media Group ranks #269 out of 946 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 28.4%.
Is Versant Media Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Versant Media Group's current Gross Margin % of 51.48% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 57.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 56.09 to a high of 59.65. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.91. Versant Media Group's value of 51.48% is 32.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Versant Media Group ranks #269 out of 946 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Versant Media Group has a GF Score™ of 28/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Versant Media Group's Gross Margin % compare to LION and SPHR?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Versant Media Group ranks #269 out of 946 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Versant Media Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.91. Versant Media Group's value of 51.48% is 32.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Versant Media Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 56.09 to 59.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.12 vs. the industry median of 38.91, Versant Media Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 38.91, based on 946 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Versant Media Group's current Gross Margin % of 51.48% is 32.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Versant Media Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Versant Media Group's current Gross Margin % is 51.48%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 57.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Versant Media Group stock overvalued right now?
Versant Media Group (FRA:X06) has a current Gross Margin % of 51.48%. The current Gross Margin % is 51.48%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 57.12 and 32.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.91. Versant Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Versant Media Group (FRA:X06), the current Gross Margin % is 51.48% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Versant Media Group Inc is an independent media company comprised of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, SYFY, and Golf Channel, along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine.
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